Drawing Supplies

Browse the varied selection of drawing supplies available at Staples® to find the right tools for creating sketches. The right set of drawing implements to get depends on the user's skill level. While beginners and school-age kids only require basic tools, professionals need more precise and versatile art supplies in their drawing kits.

Essential Accessories to Get When Shopping for Drawing Supplies
The four essential drawing tools for budding artists are pencil, paper, pencil sharpener, and eraser. Regular pencils have solid cores made of graphite and charcoal. They are available in different hardness levels, with each producing lines of unique thickness and intensity. Manufacturers classify drawing pencils with an HB scale and a numerical scale. The number and H designation of a pencil describe the hardness of its graphite core. The harder the implement, the lighter it draws. B expresses the blackness of a pencil mark. Soft drawing pencils have markings ranging from B to 8B while hard ones bear HB to 5H.

There are three features artists have to look for when comparing drawing paper. These are texture, weight, and durability. Sketchbooks with a smooth texture are best for soft pencils. Choose acid-free sketch paper to make drawings last longer. For erasers, look for one that's soft and smooth. It should remove lines cleanly, leave little to no residue, and preserve the surface of drawing paper.

Choose an Artist Set for a Complete Collection of Drawing Supplies
Drawing sets contain all the supplies needed by most artists. These sets usually have multiple pencils and erasers. They may also include additional drawing implements like sketching pens and blending stumps. Pick a set of graphite pencils of different grades ranging from B (softest) to 5H (hardest). Mechanical pencils allow users to make small sketches and draw fine details. In addition to the grades of their lead cores, artists also consider tip fineness when selecting mechanical pencils. To do color drawings, consider a set of crayons, colored pencils, and markers, and/or chalk pastels.

What Charcoal Drawing Supplies Do Artists Need?
Charcoal is excellent for figure drawing and is available as stick, pencil, and in powder form. Charcoal pencils are for drawing fine details while the stick form is best for broad strokes and sketching on large canvases. There are three types of drawing charcoal. Willow charcoal is hard and brittle and puts down light lines that are easy to blend and rub off. Compressed charcoal draws thick lines and is suitable for shading but is difficult to erase or blend. Vine charcoal offers a good balance between willow and compressed varieties.

What Should You Look for in Art Pens When Shopping for Drawing Supplies?
Tips and ink types are important features to note when comparing drawing pens. Besides color, also consider the quality, opacity, flow, and drying speeds of the inks. The best drawing pens use quick-drying, fade-resistant, and waterproof archival inks.

Should Artists Get Specialty Paper When Ordering Drawing Supplies?
Yes and no. Any type of paper can serve as drawing paper. However, it is best to use the right paper for each drawing tool. For example, graphite and charcoal pencils sketch better on thick and coarse paper. Look for a sketchbook filled with smooth pages when drawing with pens, crayons, and markers.

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Drawing supplies might be on your school's checklist, but consider this, we also have a complete assortment of other school supplies on our back to school supplies center.

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Melissa & Doug® Scratch Art® Deluxe Combo Set

Item : 919458 / Model : 5981

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Stencil with over 30 amazing shapes
3 show-off easel frames
Medium and fine point stylus, 1 frame, instructions

$17.99

Each

Crayola® Washable Crayons, 24/Pack

Item : 452838 / Model : 52-6924

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24 assorted washable colors
Ages: 4+ years
Non-toxic

$2.50 $4.29

24/Box

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Crayola® Twistables® Colored Pencils, 18/Pack

Item : 636184 / Model : 68-7418

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Clear barrels for easy color identification and viewing the twisting action
Lead doesn't need sharpening
Clear vinyl pouch for reusable storage

$5.00 $6.59

18/Pack

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Crayola® Colored Pencils, 12/Box

Item : 300525 / Model : 68-4012

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Full-length colored pencils
3.3 mm
AP Certified Non-toxic

$3.49

12/Box

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Binney & Smith Crayola® Write Start Colored Pencils, 8/St

Item : 791582 / Model : 68-4108

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Extra-thick 5.3 mm tip
Six-sided shape
Eight bright colors with fun decorations on pencil barrel

$4.99

8/Box

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Sargent Art Colored Pencil Set, Assorted, 120/Pack

Item : 1610004 / Model : SAR227252

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Colored pencil set
Assorted set of 120 colored pencils
Suitable for ages 3-10

$20.99

120/Pack

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 36 Pack

Item : 2070332 / Model : 92885T

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Colored pencils with soft, thick cores that are perfect for shading and shadows
Ultra-smooth, even color laydown
Premium wood barrels with thick, robust leads that resist cracking and chipping

$59.99

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Crayola® Washable Super Tips w/ Silly Scents, 50/Pack

Item : 923312 / Model : 58-5050

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Markers feature a comfortable grip, so they're easy to hold onto during long coloring sessions
Felt tips enable you to draw thick or thin lines
Safety Data Sheet

$11.99

Each

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Crayola® Creativity Tub

Item : 573999 / Model : 04-5358

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Over 80 different items. Crayons, chalk, colored pencils, construction paper and more!
Clear, durable container provides storage and easy clean up when play time is over
Easy Clean Up, includes Washable paints and markers

$17.89

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Crayola® Ultimate Art Supply Kit

Item : 587603 / Model : 04-6814

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Includes 8 markers, 24 crayons, 12 colored pencils, 8 washable watercolors, paint brush, scissor, washable glue and 30 colored sheets of paper
All in one portable art studio and easel
Easy storage & portability

$12.59

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Prang® Colored Pencils

Item : SS421412

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3.3mm thick, durable lead core
Pre-sharpened for immediate use
Rich, bright colors stand out and resist fading

As low as $4.29

Oil Pastels, 25 color set

Item : 871642 / Model : CK-9807

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Regular size sticks are 2" long x 1/3" diameter
25 piece set
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

$6.29

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Crayola® Colored Pencils Classpack®, 240/Box

Item : 424772 / Model : 68-8024

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Full-length colored pencils
3.3-mm
AP Certified Non-toxic

$38.89

240/Carton

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Crayola® Eraseable Colored Pencils, 12/Pack

Item : 495889 / Model : 68-4412

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Pre-sharpened long pencils are strong and durable
12 bright, intense assorted colors have smooth lay down
3.3mm lead size

$5.49

12/Box

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Sakura Pigma Micron All Black 8 Piece Pen Set

Item : 940795 / Model : 30067

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Archival quality ink is waterproof, chemical resistant and fade resistant
Ink will not bleed and is quick drying
Black Ink

$18.09

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Binney & Smith Crayola® Twistables® Colored Pencils, 12/St

Item : 589737 / Model : 68-7408

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AP certified non-toxic
Pencil barrels do not get shorter with use
Clear barrel provides view of inside twisting action

$5.99

12/Set

Crayola® Short Barrel Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box

Item : 508982 / Model : 68-4112

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Thick 3.3mm lead
Bright colors provides smooth, scratch free laydown
12 assorted colors

$2.79

12/Box

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Crayola® Washable Dry-Erase Crayons, Assorted, 8/Pack

Item : 833842 / Model : 98-5200

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Color: Black, blue, brown, green, orange, purple, red, yellow
Crayon size : 5" x 9/16"
Size group: Large

$6.99

8/Box

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Crayola® Crayons Classpack®, 16 Colors, 800/Box

Item : 430748 / Model : 52-8016

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Allows entire classroom to draw, create and color
Create brilliant creations with this classpack
More intense hues and truer colors, inspiring students with the colors that correspond to their ideas

$64.99

800/Carton

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Crayola Twistables 18ct Colored Pencils, Assorted (BIN687409)

Item : 23976880 / Model : BIN687409

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Colored Pencils
30ct Twistable Colored Pencils
Color pencils are made from a sturdy plastic barrel protects the pencil inside.

$8.99

30/Box

Sakura® 0.2 mm 6 Piece Pigma Micron Pen Set

Item : 300220 / Model : 30064

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0.2 mm tip
Black, red, blue, green, brown, purple
Suitable for acid free environments, archival quality, and pH neutral

$14.29

Art1st® Lightweight Drawing Paper, Manila 50 Sheets (PAC103194)

Item : 1824247 / Model : PAC103194

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Manila Paper for Drawing & Sketching
Film wrapped package with retail-friendly topsheet.
Rough surface paper is ideal for scribbles and rubbings.

$23.79

5/Bundle

Sargent Art® Watercolor Pencils, 12/Box

Item : 274478 / Model : SAR227204

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Size: 7" L with 33 mm thick leads
Non-toxic and safe for young children or older artists to use
Richly pigmented watercolor pencils for art and craft projects at home or in the classroom

$6.29

12/Box

Sennelier Oil Pastel Sets Iridescent Colors

Item : 1716823 / Model : 73703

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Originally developed in collaboration with Picasso in the 1940s
Creamy, lipstick-like pastels are rich in pigment, cover well, and have outstanding opacity and lightfastness
May be thinned with turpentine and worked with a brush

$50.89

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